chocolate in the coffee—just the rich flavor of Loretta’s special blend of ingredients. Bubbaloo also offers a full espresso bar, and an assortment of other beverages, such as sodas, teas, and water. While sipping the iced coffees, we enjoyed the fresh Shanghai Lumpia, fried to a golden-brown perfection, and served with a sweet garlic chili dipping sauce. All I can say is “yum!” our meals arrived quickly and with equally nice presentation as the entrees we had seen earlier. The Blue Ribbon Chicken is a Crispy Fried Chicken Tenderloin topped with Swiss Cheese, Honey Ham, and Honey Mustard Sauce on a Brioche Bun. The bun was very fresh and soft, and the chicken was hot and tender, and the combined ingredients made for an exquisite flavor. The accompanying cup of Italian Wedding Soup was filled with small pastina and meatballs in a savory broth. Soups are homemade fresh daily, and some other daily selections include Lobster or Crab Bisque, Clam Chowder, and Tomato Basil, to name a few. My Cobb Salad was very large, piled high with ingredients, including seasonal mixed greens, chicken, egg, bacon, avocado, bacon and blue cheese crumbles. There were numerous 36 MARKETPLACEcontracosta.com january 2016 dressing choices, and I chose to combine Caesar and Balsamic vinaigrette. The avocado was not sliced but rather scooped in small mounds, making it easy to mix with the other salad ingredients. This entrée was recommended by our excellent server, Amara, and I would definitely recommend this as a very hearty and healthy lunch for only $8.25. Last but not least, the side order of loaded fries was excellent and sinful! The portion size of French fries was quite large, and they were generously topped with freshly cooked crumbled bacon, onions (chives), sour cream, and what appeared to be a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack grated cheeses. The fries were also drizzled with Bubbaloo’s special homemade sauce, which is a bit like Thousand Island dressing, but with a spicy kick to it. (This sauce is also used on a number of other items offered at Bubbaloo’s). Besides the fact that the fries were delicious, I enjoyed the fact that the toppings were not gone after the first few bites. Loaded French fries can be served as a side order to any of the sandwiches or burgers available on the menu. Gio and Candice are planning to open the café on Saturdays and also will begin hosting Sunday brunch in the near future. If you aren’t fortunate enough to work or live close enough to Bubbaloo to go there during the week, their new weekend hours will give you a perfect opportunity to try out this newer Richmond eatery. Bubbaloo also offers catering service to local areas, so be sure to check them out if you are seeking good food for an upcoming event. They have catered many times for local businesses and have received rave reviews for both their food and service. Check out their 4.5 star rating on yelp, as well as their recently posted yelp video that features some of their best selling entrees. Candice, Gio, and their staff are committed to making your dining experience pleasurable so that you will come back to dine with them often. Try them out—you’ll be very happy that you did! BUBBALoo CoBB SALAd
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